- The District Mineral Foundation shall work for the interest and benefits of the people and areas affected by mining related operations in the districts in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government in order to meet the following objectives:-(a)To Implement various developmental and welfare projects or programs in mining affected areas.(b)To minimize or mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts.(c)To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas.(d)Funding of expenditure incurred on implementation of any scheme of incentives that the State Government may frame for recognition and awards for scientific mining undertaken with highest regard to mineral conservation, rehabilitation measures along with environmental safeguards and other measures.(e)Implementing the objectives specified in Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (P.M.K.K.KY.)(f)Any other objective which the State Government may consider expedient to support in the overall interest of the mining sector.
